ristinmuotoinen lasimaalaus, Olaus Petrin kirkko
From the collection of Finnish Heritage Agency
From the collection of Finnish Heritage Agency
This is a black-and-white photo of a stained-glass cross. The center shows a robed figure with a halo, arms outstretched, standing under an arch. Above, two small angels hold hands. Below, a dark shape looks like a cave or doorway. On the sides, two more angels with wings kneel, one holding a book. The photo itself is grainy, like an old sketch. The stained glass has thick black lines separating the colored panels, giving it a sharp, graphic look. Check out chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama.
